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B500 TWU

1984 Ford Capri

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,150 mi
Last recorded98,150 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1984 Ford Capri50,971 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 TWU
MakeFord
ModelCapri
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 98,150 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 20,112 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 20,109 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2013 14,731 miles

brake pipes undersealed

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r exhaust hanger broken

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

previous repairs covered

underside undersealed

Fail 29 Nov 2013 14,728 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes undersealed

front brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r exhaust hanger broken

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre badly cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

previous repairs covered

underside undersealed

Pass 21 May 2010 5,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f chassis rail corroded

n/s/inner sill corroded

n/s/r chassis rail corroded

o/s/f chassis rail corroded

o/s/inner sill corroded

o/s/r chassis rail corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2008 5,211 miles

offside inner wing corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2008 5,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 2,039 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hole in drivers floor pan . not within 30 cms of perscribed area.

Fail 25 Apr 2007 2,035 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s/f suspension tops corroding

o/s/f floor pan corroded

slight rumble n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2006 87,564 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 87,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in b zone of windowscreen 20mm. ok at time of test.

corrosion through out body and structure. some prescribed areas are thin but not holed at time of test. hole in o/s/f floor not in prescribed area.

o/s/r tyre perished but no inner cords are showing. no other lumps. some of the splits are 2 inches long but not deep.

slight bobbling on o/s/f seat belt web. ok at time of test.

unable to test front wheel bearings due to brakes binding solid.

How Reliable is the Ford Capri?

Based on 101,843 MOT tests across 11,827 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
507
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
11,827
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake binding 4,143
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,055
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,852
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,080
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,143
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B500 TWU is a 1984 Ford Capri in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1984 Ford Capri models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 50,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Capri fails its MOT is brake binding, accounting for 4,143 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B500 TWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Capri typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 42 years old, this Ford Capri is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B500 TWU is a 1984 Ford Capri, first registered on 28 September 1984.

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